Hot desert-The Sahara(Mali)

How large is the Sahara and what will happen to it in the future

It is the largest desert and is about the size of the USA. It is growing due to climate change (human and natural) and human activity

What is the name of the edge of the Sahara

It is the Sahel and there is alot of drought causing difficulty for farming crops and animals.

How much of Mali is desert

about 65% as it borders the Sahel.

What is the main source of water for Mali.

It is the Niger river and it also provides an important transport route for goods and people

When is the Niger rivers flood season

Around August to december

What is the wildlife in the Sahara and what are their adaptations

Species	Adaptation
Fennec Fox	Small with large ears to release heat. Lives in burrows to stay away from the heat
Acacia tree	Long shallow roots to access as much moisture. Thorny leaves for less water loss. Wide spreading leaves to get sunlight.

What is the climate like in Timbuktu (the capital of Mali)

There is little to no rainfall the whole year averaging only 200mm per year. There is usually no rain from November to February peaking in july at 77mm. However 90% of this is evaporated.

The temperature is between 20ºC and 35ºC the whole year peaking between May and July and being lowest in December and January